Boston Public Library
Resources for Parents and Teachers

Kids

There is a wide range of information available on the Internet for parents and teachers. We've collected what we hope is the best of it, but new sites are cropping up every day. If you know of an excellent site, mailing list, or other resource for parents or teachers, please let us know and we will add it to our list.

Parent Resources Includes links to various family-oriented sites, as well as information about child safety on the Internet, educational shareware, and mailing lists to join.

Teacher Resources From interactive e-mail projects to curriculum development suggestions, this collection of teacher resources can help you bring the Internet into classrooms in exciting new ways.

Help with Homework The library has many homework resources for kids, including online databases, subject-specific websites, and tutoring services online and in all BPL locations.

Homeschooling Resources Links to the growing collections of homeschooling resources available on the web.

School Summer Reading Lists Summer Reading Lists from the Boston Public and Private Schools.

National Network for Child Care Provides information, a discussion group, and more for those who care for children.